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Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Questions
- Who should take the GRE?
- When is the GRE offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Questions
- Who should take the GMAT?
- When is the GMAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Questions
- Who should take the LSAT?
- When is the LSAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Questions
- Who should take the MCAT?
- When is the MCAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Questions
Who should take the GRE?
The GRE General Test is used by graduate programs across nearly every field — sciences, engineering, business, humanities, education, and more. It measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. A handful of fields (Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Math, Physics, Psychology) also have their own GRE Subject Tests for students applying to graduate study specifically in those areas.
When is the GRE offered?
The computer-based General Test is available year-round at testing centers. The Subject Tests are offered on a more limited schedule, typically a few times a year.
What sections are on the exam?
Two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections, plus one Analytical Writing task ("Analyze an Issue"). Your performance on the first Verbal and Quantitative sections influences the difficulty of the second. The test was shortened in 2023 and no longer includes an unscored or research section — every section counts.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 130 to 170 in whole-point steps. Analytical Writing is scored from 0 to 6 in half-point steps.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No — there’s no deduction for incorrect answers, so it’s always worth answering every question.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
An on-screen calculator is built into the test itself; you can’t bring your own.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Questions
Who should take the GMAT?
The GMAT is aimed at students applying to graduate business programs, and measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and data insights (interpreting data across tables, graphs, and multi-source information).
When is the GMAT offered?
The GMAT is available essentially year-round at testing centers worldwide, so scheduling is flexible.
What sections are on the exam?
Since the 2023 redesign (the "GMAT Focus Edition"), the exam has three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. The old standalone Analytical Writing essay has been eliminated. Test-takers choose the order in which they complete the sections, and within each section you can skip questions, flag them, and come back to review or change answers before time runs out.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights are each scored on their own scale, and combine into a Total score from 205 to 805.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
There's no extra deduction just for a wrong answer, but leaving a question blank carries a real, disproportionate penalty on each adaptive section — so it's always better to guess than to leave something unanswered.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
No outside calculator is allowed; an on-screen calculator is provided only for the Data Insights section.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Questions
Who should take the LSAT?
The LSAT is required for admission to nearly all U.S. law schools. It measures reading comprehension of dense texts, logical reasoning, and analytical argument skills rather than any specific subject knowledge.
When is the LSAT offered?
The LSAT is offered several times a year at various dates; check the current testing calendar for exact dates near you.
What sections are on the exam?
The scored portion includes two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section, plus an unscored variable section that can be any of those types (used for pretesting new questions). The Analytical Reasoning ("Logic Games") section was permanently removed starting with the August 2024 test. A separate, unscored writing task called LSAT Argumentative Writing is completed online outside the test appointment and sent along to the law schools you apply to.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
Scores range from 120 to 180; the Argumentative Writing task is unscored.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No — there’s no deduction for a wrong answer, so it’s worth answering every question.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Questions
Who should take the MCAT?
The MCAT is required for admission to U.S. medical schools and most health-professions programs. It tests scientific knowledge alongside problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
When is the MCAT offered?
The MCAT is offered on a number of dates throughout the year at testing centers; check the current schedule for dates near you.
What sections are on the exam?
Four sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
Each of the four sections is scored from 118 to 132, combining into a total score from 472 to 528.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No — there’s no deduction for incorrect answers, so it’s always worth answering every question.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
No, calculators aren’t allowed on the MCAT.